CVE-2012-0188

Name: CVE-2012-0188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-01-18T20:55:02.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0188 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the SetLicenseInfoEx method in an ActiveX control in mraboutb.dll in IBM SPSS Dimensions 5.5 and SPSS Data Collection 5.6, 6.0, and 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.. EPSS estimates a 3.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the SetLicenseInfoEx method in an ActiveX control in mraboutb.dll in IBM SPSS Dimensions 5.5 and SPSS Data Collection 5.6, 6.0, and 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.58%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spss Data Collection	5.6
Ibm	Spss Data Collection	6.0
Ibm	Spss Data Collection	6.0.1
Ibm	Spss Dimensions	5.5

References

http://osvdb.org/78329
http://secunia.com/advisories/47565Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21577956Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72118
http://osvdb.org/78329
http://secunia.com/advisories/47565Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21577956Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72118

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0188?

How severe is CVE-2012-0188?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0188 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0188?

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Source: NVD / NIST